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SUMMARY:Club’s ‘boost’ helps foster team and school spirit at Hudson High
DESCRIPTION:By John Orrell\, Contributing Writer\n\n[caption id="attachment_91993" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hudson High Junior Booster Club Board of Directors ( l to r) Tony Francolini\, Michael Chaves\, Andy Lenox\, and Jordyn Yates (Photo/John Orrell)[/caption]\n\nHudson - When it comes to team spirit\, support for all of the school’st teams\, and the growth of a sense of unity among students on campus\, perhaps no one is doing it better these days than the Hudson High School (HHS) Junior Boosters.\n\nFounded three years ago by Shelley Francolini as an offshoot to the school’s booster club\, which is comprised of parents only\, the Junior Boosters are giving a voice and a helping hand to allow students an opportunity to create something special amongst Hawk players\, coaches and team supporters.\n\n“They have brought so much spirit to the school in running many events to help raise funds for their fellow athletes and school\,” said Francolini\, who serves as an advisor. “Since they started\, the group has grown and the spirit in the school has grown as well. They now have what is called the Red Sea\, it's the fans that go to the games and cheer on their fellow athletes. They have theme nights where they may dress up and it's pretty amazing. They also help with many community events along with helping our regular booster club with their events.”\n\nJunior Boosters consist of a board of directors that include seniors Tony Francolini (President)\, Michael Chaves (Treasurer)\, Andy Lenox (Director of Events) and junior Jordyn Yates (Vice-President) that holds meetings on a monthly basis to discuss and vote on upcoming activities. Amongst the many fundraising activities that benefit HHS sports teams\, the drama club and community charities are dodgeball tournaments\, pancake breakfasts\, tailgates\, youth nights at varsity sporting events and much\, much more.\n\n“We really wanted to get our fan section bigger because we didn’t have a lot of fans showing up for sporting events\,” said Tony Francolini. “We created the Red Sea which is our fan section and now we have such huge attendance at all of our sports. After the Red Sea started rolling\, a lot of kids wanted to help us grow so they joined the Junior Boosters. I think what we’re doing makes our school a lot better as a community. I’ve never seen a school that has a fan section as good as us.”\n\n“We’ll have meetings to see what we want to do during the year like football season\,” added Yates. “We’ll have a tailgate for the football season but at the board meetings we talk about what we want to do during the year. We’ll establish goals and talk about how much money we want to raise. The Junior Boosters have brought a lot of different people together. I’ve met a lot of new people and I feel like it’s helped all of us become better friends and a better family altogether.”\n\nThere are currently more than 20 members of the Junior Boosters and more students are encouraged to join. Board members remark that they have seen a palpable difference in the sense of school spirit and team unity since the evolvement of the club and are quick to point out that this is all about more than just athletics.\n\n“One thing we’ve tried to emphasize this year is that it’s not just about sports\,” explained Chaves. “We’ve supported the drama club after their plays. There’s been this thing at Hudson High School that our groups are all different but we’re trying to bring them all together. That’s one thing through Junior Boosters we’ve been able to do.\n\n“We have a lot of students that come to our meetings. We’ve all been around youth sports and fundraising through the town and we get ideas from there but we’ll be sitting around and we’ll just fire ideas off each other and we won’t be afraid to tell each other if the idea’s bad. Being part of the Red Sea brings a lot of satisfaction knowing your school is together. People in the area know that we have a great fan section and it’s all about spirit.”\n\n“The unity that the Junior Boosters brings through the different events that we hold like pancake breakfasts and the dodgeball tournament and all the tailgates that we have make it rewarding\,” Lenox added. “It’s also fun doing what we do and feeling a real part of the school as a whole.\n\nFor more information on the HHS Junior Booster Club program\, visit the Club’s wesbite at http://www.hhshawksboosters.org/about-the-boosters.html.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/clubs-boost-helps-foster-team-and-school-spirit-at-hudson-high/
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SUMMARY:Hudson’s Lenox excels in multiple sports
DESCRIPTION:By John Orrell\, Contributing Writer\n\n[caption id="attachment_91989" align="alignleft" width="300"] Andy Lenox[/caption]\n\nHudson - Hudson High School (HHS) has seen an abundance of talented\, multi-sport athletes compete for school honors over the years. Typically\, the progression is football\, soccer or cross country in the fall surrendering to basketball\, hockey or track in the winter on to baseball\, softball or lacrosse in the spring. Such is a sampling of the many cyclical combinations that exist in high school sports.\n\nBut golf into basketball? Not so much\, say some area athletic directors. Not in anyone’s recent memory. It’s a combination you just don’t see that much.\n\nHudson High may be just that one notable exception.\n\n“It's not a novelty at Hudson. We've had maybe 10-12 golfers over the last two years that also play basketball\,” said Athletic Director Jessica Winders.\n\nThree-sport senior Andy Lenox is one of the school’s top athletes that does just that\, in addition to competing on the varsity baseball team. Transition from the individual nature of golf to the team approach in basketball is never easy\, Lenox admitted. There are less physical demands on the links than there are on the ever fast-moving court. Conditioning and becoming accustomed to basketball rigor begins right after his last golf swing but the sacrifice is worth it\, he said.\n\n“There’s definitely a lot more activity in basketball than there is golf. We have pre-season workouts for basketball and I’ll try to stay in shape but you can definitely feel like ‘wow\, I’m in golf shape’ when basketball starts so it takes a lot of work to get in shape.\n\n“I love playing all three sports and don’t know if I could pick one over another. It’s kind of season by season and once it comes around I try to prioritize it. I still practice all three through all seasons. It’s tough playing all three sports\, especially golf into basketball but I love it.”\n\nLenox credits his mother\, father and two younger siblings for their support and influence in helping him succeed in his chosen sports. He also gives props to the youth programs in town and the many coaches he’s had along the way. He’ll be a three-sport captain this year\, an honor seldom seen\, but his coaches collectively agree that what Lenox has done on the athletic stage coupled with his quality leadership style made the decision a virtual no-brainer.\n\n“Andy’s attitude is second-to-none when it comes to team first\,” said HHS golf coach Mike Notaro\, whose team was league co-champion in 2016 while competing well in districts. “He’ll serve as a co-captain this year because of his will and determination to become a better golfer and teammate.\n\n“Hudson is very fortunate to have a young man of Andy’s character. He leads by example on the course and more importantly in the classroom where he excels in the advanced placement program. As far as our goals for this year I believe we can build on last year’s success and take another shot at the league championship.”\n\n“At the varsity level\, I tell the kids that they’re here for a reason\,” said Lenox of his approach to captaincy. “We have a few young guys on our teams that can step up and we tell them to just be ready.”\n\nBesides his prowess as a leader\, Lenox has the numbers as well. In golf\, he carded a robust 41.7 average for nine-hole competition and in basketball he recorded 119 points and an 8.5 average per game while chipping in wherever coaches needed him. In baseball\, he held down the left field position and finished with a stellar .344 batting average\, good for seventh overall in Mid-Wachusett League B.\n\nWhile his success in athletics has been important to him\, Lenox has his priorities where many would argue they should be and that would be the classroom. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the Junior Booster Club\, and works hard to find time and be the best that he can be in all areas.\n\n“It’s a matter of finding time whether going to the cage or the range or the driveway and shooting hoops even if it’s 10 minutes\,” he explained. “The important thing is to practice all you can when you’re able to. I prioritize academics over athletics and try to find a balance.\n\n“I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else since I love Hudson and I love putting every jersey on that I do. It’s so fun to go out there in front of fans. Athletics is so much fun here. Our coaches are incredible and I have the best teammates.”
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/hudsons-lenox-excels-in-multiple-sports/
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SUMMARY:Family and fun for Shrewsbury’s Softball League champions\, the Geezer’s
DESCRIPTION:By Melanie Petrucci\, Contributing Writer\n\n[caption id="attachment_91984" align="alignleft" width="300"] (l to r\, front row) Kevin Lacouture\, Van Berube\, Joe Spero\, Paul Puccio\, Erika Puccio\, Kait French\, Jeff Perrin\, Sal DiStefano\, Stacey Beer and Roy McNeil; (l to r\, back row) Adam Risedorf\, Earl Carpenter\, Johnny Patten and Andrew Moring; (not pictured) Sal Camerato\, Andy Moring\, Kathleen Camerato\, Andy Barnes and Scott Risedorf[/caption]\n\nShrewsbury - What's in a name? If one were to ask Andrew Moring and Paul Puccio\, co-managers of The Geezers\, Shrewsbury’s Co-Ed Softball League 2017 champions\, they would say longstanding family fun along with a few bad knees and pulled hamstrings.\n\nIt all began when Moring and another new player were placed on the same team in their first year. They fell in love with the game and\, as a bonus\, they could just walk to the field at Dean Park from their homes. After a few seasons they knew enough players from their neighborhood to make up their own team. During their first year on their own some of the players ripped their hamstrings and they joked about how they were getting older so they dubbed themselves “The Geezers.” The name stuck.\n\nThe team is one of six in Shrewsbury’s Parks and Recreation Co-Ed Softball League. According to Moring\, “Co-ed League has been around since 1995. To be called co-ed\, at least three women need to be on the field at all times. It is slow pitch softball with one umpire and is regulated by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) governing body using regulation equipment.”\n\nThe games take place on Friday nights\, but it isn’t a beer league - it is very family-oriented. They looked forward to playing for an hour or so after a long week of work. It was a great way to unwind. After each game they head over to Dean Park Pizza\, which eventually became their team sponsor.\n\n“We are so close; we've been together since some of our kids who are now playing were just little shavers\,” Moring said.\n\nThe age requirement for the league is 18 and there is no cap. The older members of the team are now in their 50s but they aren't slowing down.\n\nThere are 10 games during the regular season\, followed by playoffs.\n\nThe Geezers have won the Playoff Championship the past two years. Although it's meant to be recreational\, Moring admitted\, “It has become a bit competitive over the years as the league has developed and better players have joined. It’s just the way it's become. But\, it's still just as fun.”\n\nThe season begins in April and is usually over by the Fourth of July if weather cooperates. The league has become such an integral part of the lives of the players that trips and weddings have been scheduled around the season.\n\n“We've been playing together a lot of years so our team has depth\,” Moring said. “We have 18 players and we typically have around 12 or 13 that show up per game. We will have about 10 on the field with two to three who sub in. Everybody plays and everybody hits. It's part of the fun.”\n\nPlaying with the team is a real family affair. Moring and Puccio are now playing with their grown children. Moring is the team pitcher and Puccio plays first and third base. There are a few parent/child combos.\n\nMoring and Puccio have been co-managers for about six years but when they aren't on the softball field Moring is a physician’s assistant with Grove Medical Associates in Auburn and Puccio is general sales manager with Tuck’s Trucks GMC in Hudson. Moring is now a grandfather and is sharing his love of the sport with the next generation\, his grandson Johnny.\n\nThe team is always looking for new talent. New players are welcome and Moring and Puccio would welcome an opportunity to pass along their managerial roles. For now\, as long as their knees hold up\, they are happy to continue to play.\n\nTo learn more about the Shrewsbury Co-Ed Softball League\, Shrewsbury residents should visit https://shrewsburyma.gov/407/Parks-Recreation.\n\n(Photos/submitted)\n\n[caption id="attachment_91983" align="alignleft" width="300"] (l to r) Geezer co-managers Paul Puccio and Andrew Moring[/caption]
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/family-and-fun-for-shrewsburys-softball-league-champions-the-geezers/
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SUMMARY:Northborough graduate to attend Ringling College of Art
DESCRIPTION:By Douglas Maxwell Myer\, Contributing Writer\n\n[caption id="attachment_91977" align="alignleft" width="300"] A sketch by Antonio Montilla[/caption]\n\nNorthborough/Southborough – Antonio Montilla is a recent graduate from the class of 2017 at Algonquin Regional High School. He demonstrated a great ability with creating illustrated drawings in school and then began branching out his skills into digital art during his junior year. Montilla’s artistic achievements in Algonquin have afforded him the opportunity to attend Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida where he will study computer animation.\n\nMontilla is originally from California and then moved around to other parts of the country including Philadelphia and Texas. While he lived in Philadelphia\, he was inspired to take part in art when a cartoonist named Marc Kisler visited his school. Montilla’s mother’s side of the family was also heavily involved in the arts which became another large factor in encouraging him to pursue in the field. One of his uncles is a game artist and his other uncle works in special effects. Montilla’s aunt constantly made amazing doodle drawings that he would watch her create.\n\nMontilla got his start in drawing as a kid when his friends would play pretend superheroes or gunfights; he enjoyed drawing the activities that they plotted out. Over time he would use someone to pose for his drawings and found a niche in making sketches of hands.\n\nHe said he considers drawing from the imagination the most challenging part in creating an illustration.\n\n“Copying something isn't as hard as most people think\,” said Montilla. “It's just a lot of attention to detail. But creating a scene or figure out of your head is a challenge on an entirely different level. In order to create something original you really need to understand things like depth\, perspective\, shadows so that your art has personality and life to it.”\n\nDuring his senior year\, Montilla took an advanced placement art and digital art course. He loved the freedom he had in his AP drawing class but he also enjoyed learning the technical skills\, such as using an iPad Pro in his digital art class.\n\n“I'm really used to the feel of a pencil and sometimes the screen just can't match the precision of a pencil to paper\,” he noted. “However\, it is a lot easier to fix mistakes in digital art.”\n\nMontilla looks forward to the challenges he has ahead of him at Ringling College of Art this fall.\n\n“Ringling is the second-best school for animation\,” noted Montilla. “I really just want to make the most of my education while I'm there so that I can land a job at one of my dream studios.”\n\nThe experience will certainly expand Montilla’s skills and passion in art.\n\n“I love when I really lose myself in a piece\,” said Montilla. “It's kind of like a runner’s high\, you got to build up steam but when you're really in the groove there's nothing like it. It's a sensation of serenity and utter focus. And when you’re finally done you can just stare at the finished product for hours on end of something beautiful\, something all your own.”\n\n(Photos/Submitted)\n\n[caption id="attachment_91978" align="alignleft" width="269"] A sketch by Antonio Montilla[/caption]
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/northborough-graduate-to-attend-ringling-college-of-art/
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SUMMARY:Shrewsbury Montessori School now enrolling at new Worcester Campus
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Montessori School recently announced that they will be expanding. They are opening a new Worcester campus at 30 Anna St. and are now enrolling students in preschool through kindergarten.\n\nThe Montessori program features a hands-on approach to learning with classes in French\, Latin\, music\, art\, technology\, gardening\, and physical education. There are before- and afterschool programs as well as the Elementary Enrichment Program. The student-teacher ratio is 12:1. Those interested may attend an open house or schedule a tour.\n\nFor more information\, visit www.shrewsburymontessori.org or call 508-842-2116.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/shrewsbury-montessori-school-now-enrolling-at-new-worcester-campus/
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SUMMARY:Westborough teen part of national champion all-girls baseball team
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_91970" align="alignleft" width="300"] The DC Force team featuring Daphnie Kadish (bottom row\, second from right) and Ciara Crowley (top row\, second from left) (Photo/submitted)[/caption]\n\nWestborough - Daphnie Kadish\, 13\, of Westborough was a member of the 2017 DC Force all-girls 13 and under national championship baseball team. Based out of Washington\, D.C.\, the DC Force were one of 16 teams from the U.S. and Canada that competed in the third annual Baseball for All all-girls baseball tournament that took place July 27-31 in Rockford\, Ill. The DC Force team included girls not only from the Washington\, D.C.\, area\, but also from Virginia\, Georgia\, South Carolina\, North Carolina and Michigan and Massachusetts.\n\nDC Force went 5-0 in the tournament with wins over teams from San Francisco\, Los Angeles\, Texas\, and the Midwest. In the championship game\, Kadish\, who played outfield and third base\, made a significant contribution\, hitting a home run that started a four-run rally in the second inning. Her team went onto win the championship game 5-3 against the Texas Bay Sox. Ciara Crowley\, of Sherborn\, also played on the DC Force team. Crowley played shortstop and catcher and had six hits in the tournament including two doubles and a triple.\n\nKadish\, who has played organized baseball since she was 7\, is a member of the Sarah W. Gibbons Middle School softball team and also plays travel softball and basketball.\n\nFor more information about Baseball for All\, visit www2.baseballforall.com.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/westborough-teen-part-of-national-champion-all-girls-baseball-team/
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SUMMARY:Spirit of Shrewsbury kicks off month of festivities with car show and boat parade
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury –This year’s Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival\, the 21st in its history\, will culminate with a number of events the weekend of Saturday\, Sept 23\, and Sunday\, Sept. 24.\n\nBut before then\, there will be a variety of events throughout the month of September.\n\n The Cruzzin’ Dreams Car Show will be held at the Hebert Candy Mansion\, 575 Hartford Turnpike (Route 20) on Thursday\, Sept 7 and Thursday\, Sept. 14\, from 5-8 p.m.\n\nAll are invited to check out the many classic cars from all eras\, as well as enjoy music and food. The event is free although donations are gratefully accepted to help pay for future cruise nights.\n\n “Celebrate Lake Quinsigamond Day" will be held at the Regatta Point Community Sailing/Quinsigamond State Park\, Worcester (across from UMass Memorial) on Saturday\, Sept. 9.\n\nA wooden boat show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a boat parade from 2-3 p.m. Boats in the parade will be decorated with this year’s theme\, “Music.”\n\nMusic and other festivities will take place from 12-6 p.m.\n\nThe event is organized by the Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association\, Regatta Point Community Sailing and Baystate Woodies. The Gold Sponsors are Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union\, USAMarine\, Shoreside Docks\, and SkiChair.\n\nFor more information on all of this year’s Spirit of Shrewsbury events visit www.spiritofshrewsbury.org.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/spirit-of-shrewsbury-kicks-off-month-of-festivities-with-car-show-and-boat-parade/
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SUMMARY:Free jazz concert in Dean Park
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury – The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library is teaming up with Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation to present a free outdoor concert for all ages.\n\nThe concert will be held Wednesday\, Aug. 30\, from 6-8 p.m. in Dean Park. Dan Gabel’s Centennial “Jass” Band will celebrate “A Century of Jazz\,” featuring the first recordings from 1917 by the Original Dixieland “Jass” Band. The music is as fresh\, fun and entertaining now as it was when jazz was a new\, original American musical art form.\n\nPack a picnic and join neighbors and friends. Edward Jones of Northborough is generously sponsoring ice cream treats\, while supplies last.\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, the concert will be moved indoors to the Shrewsbury Public Library\, 609 Main St.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/free-jazz-concert-in-dean-park/
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SUMMARY:Scrubs With Style opens in Northborough
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_91957" align="alignleft" width="300"] Owner Jackie Taylor (l) with customer and friend Jennifer Jordanphoto/submitted[/caption]\n\nNorthborough - Jackie Taylor\, owner of Scrubs With Style\, is celebrating the grand opening of her brand new store with a week of specials\, giveaways\, raffles and more from Wednesday\, Aug. 23 to Wednesday\, Aug. 30. Be the first to get a sneak peek at some upcoming fashions and accessories at the Thursday\, Aug. 23 Trunk Show from 3-8 p.m. while enjoying refreshments. Bring a friend and get a $5 bonus coupon!\n\nScrubs With Style is located at 247 B West Main St. in the Northborough Shopping Center and carries a large variety of colorful scrubs\, clothing shoes and accessories for work and play.\n\nFor more information call 508-393-3058 or visit scrubswithstyle.com.\n\n.\n\n
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/17/scrubs-with-style-opens-in-northborough/
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SUMMARY:The challenge of moving with children
DESCRIPTION:By Michelle Gillespie\, Realtor\, Leading Edge Agent\n\n \n\n[caption id="attachment_26289" align="alignleft" width="231"] Michelle Gillespie\, RealtorLeading Edge AgentDirect Line: 508-934-9818 michelle@michellegillespie.comwww.michellegillespie.comBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime PropertiesIndependently owned and operated.[/caption]\n\nIn this active real estate market many families are looking to move to a larger home or relocate to another community. This brings many challenges while buying or selling a home but I can help - here are a few recommendations that I share with my clients when it comes to moving with children.\n\nMoving into a new home brings with it a lot of emotions\, particularly for families moving with children. Excitement and enthusiasm are coupled with anxiety and apprehension as to whether children will take to the new home and neighborhood. Carefully preparing children for the move\, both practically and psychologically\, will help ease the transition and make the process smoother and more enjoyable for the entire family.\n\nI have been helping families move for years and offer the following advice on how to make sure children of all ages cope with the home buying process and the big move.\n\n \n\nFINDING A NEW HOME\n\nCommunicate. Maintain an open dialogue with children about the decision to move to a new house. Engaging them at the beginning of the process will give them time to get used to the idea and ultimately accept the change. Explain the reasons behind the move\, and answer questions truthfully. However\, early discussion does not mean it is necessary to bring them to every single home being considered\, especially very young children. Once the choices have been narrowed down to perhaps two or three\, bring them to the homes so they can begin to feel familiar with new surroundings.\n\n \n\nListen. Listening to what children are saying about the move is just as important as talking to them about it. By paying close attention to their statements and reactions\, parents can alleviate any fears. This is especially important for school-age children and teenagers who may be reluctant to leave their friends and classmates. Avoid being dismissive of their social concerns; acknowledge them and remind them about the new opportunities that await them. Focusing on the positives of the move may help settle down anxious children.\n\n \n\nExplore. After deciding on a new home\, I can help your family discover their new neighborhood by showing you the playgrounds\, community centers\, recreation areas and other areas important to the children that help make the environment seem more familiar.\n\n \n\nMOVING IN\n\nComfort. Pack up the children’s rooms last to minimize disruption. The longer they feel secure in their own rooms\, the easier the transition will be. Then\, set up their new bedrooms first so they feel like they’re back in familiar surroundings. And do not completely redecorate the children’s rooms in the new home; maintain continuity so the children feel secure. It is very important to return to normal routines as quickly as possible\, so set up the kitchen second. Try to serve meals at the same times as before\, so there is not too much change all at once.\n\nEngage. Show the children all the other rooms in the new home and let them participate to a degree in decorating decision-making. By accepting input on decoration\, parents will make their children feel like they are part of the process.\n\n \n\nSurprise. Arrange for special treats to be waiting for everyone at the new house. New games or new cuddly friends will keep the children busy during unpacking and make the first memory of the new house a pleasant one.\n\n \n\nOUR CURRENT MARKET\n\nMy listings often get many showings\, multiple offers\, and have accepted offers within the first few week of being on the market. Currently\, the inventory is low for Northborough\, Westborough and Southborough and I receive many calls from buyers and buyer’s agents looking for new inventory. If you are considering selling your home this year\, please call or email me for a free market analysis.\n\n \n\nLET ME HELP\n\nI have many years of experience helping families move\, and I have a family of my own\, so I understand the unique challenges involved in moving your family.\n\nIf you are thinking of selling your home\, please call me\, Michelle Gillespie\, at 508-934-9818 or e-mail…michelle@michellegillespie.com. Visit my website at…www.michellegillespie.com for more information.\n\n \n\nMichelle Gillespie\, Realtor\n\nLeading Edge Agent\n\nDirect Line: 508-934-9818\n\nmichelle@michellegillespie.com\n\nwww.michellegillespie.com\n\n
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SUMMARY:Rondel Clark\, 26\, of Sutton\, formerly of Westborough
DESCRIPTION:Sutton - Rondel Da’twaun Clark\, 26\, of Sutton\, formerly of Westborough\, passed away Tuesday\, Aug. 15\, 2017\, at the Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center in Boston from injuries sustained during a Mixed Martial Arts Fight. He was the son of Arianne Clark and Joseph Afutu.\n\nBorn in Worcester\, Rondel was raised and educated in Westborough and graduated from Westborough High School\, class in 2010. He worked for Fallon Health as a Membership Service Representative\, where he was recently promoted to train new customer service members. He previously worked as a customer support member at Bose.\n\nRondel was a legendary football player and captain of the Westborough High School Rangers. Under his leadership\, the Rangers had their best season in 15 years\, staking a winning record and making the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Rondel started playing football in 2003\, and ended his career as a Shriners All Start Player. In the eighth grade\, he was asked to play with the high school team to help realize his tremendous potential. After high school\, he continued his athletic career as a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He was in pursuit of his dream to become a professional fighter.\n\nRondel was a man of many talents. In addition to sports\, he was passionate about music. He was a song writer\, poet\, rapper\, and a published recording artist. But more than anything\, he had a warm personality that could light up any room with his radiating smile\, contagious belly laugh\, and incredible sense of humor. He won high school superlatives for Best Smile and Best Laugh\, and was always giving hugs and telling the people who meant most to him that he loved them. Rondel had an extremely keen sense of morals and values in which everyone could trust. He touched many people’s lives and would do anything for anyone.\n\nRondel had an exceptional love for his niece and nephews that he cherished.\n\nIn addition to his parents\, Rondel is survived by his four siblings\, Terrell Clark and his girlfriend\, Jillian Remy-Perry\, of Shrewsbury\, Tanigh Clark-O’Sullivan and her husband\, Francis O’Sullivan Jr.\, of Sutton\, Felix Afutu of Worcester\, and Richard Afutu of Worcester; three nephews\, Amari Clark\, Jordan Remy\, and Francis O’Sullivan III; one niece\, Gina’Jene Clark-O’Sullivan; his grandfather\, Houston Mehone; his step-father\, Henry Matthews Jr.; and many aunts\, uncles\, and cousins. He also is survived by his extended families\, the Schuster family\, the Silverman family\, the Flanigan family\, and the Iasiello family.\n\nA celebration of life will be held Saturday\, Aug. 19\, at 10:30 a.m.\, in the First United Methodist Church\, 120 West Main St.\, Westborough\, with a reception to follow in the Webb Hall below the church. There are no calling hours.\n\nAnyone who wishes is invited to meet Rondels former teammates at the Westborough High School Football Field at 9:45 a.m. before walking to the church at 10:10 a.m.\n\nIn lieu of flowers\, donations in Rondel’s memory may be made to the Rondel Clark Memorial Foundation\, details to follow.\n\nArrangements are under the care and direction of the David A. Pickering Westborough Funeral Home.
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SUMMARY:Shrewsbury police log\, Aug. 18 edition
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury\n\nFriday\, Aug. 4\n\n11:13 a.m. Gulf St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n12:09 p.m. Boston Tpke. Threats.\n\n1:33 p.m. Lake St. Well-being check.\n\n2:48 p.m. Worthington Ave. B&E motor vehicle.\n\n3:22 p.m. Lake St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.\n\n5:39 p.m. Stoney Hill Rd. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n7:42 p.m. Boston Tpke. Assaults.\n\n8:08 p.m. South Quinsigamond Ave. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n8:28 p.m. Florence St. Suspicious person/MV.\nSaturday\, Aug. 5\n\n12:54 a.m. Hartford Tpke./George St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n2:03 a.m. Old Mill Rd./Harrington Ave. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n2:29 a.m. Thestland Dr. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n3:19 a.m. Prospect St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n8:57 a.m. Arrested\, Chad S. Krasnecky\, 37\, homeless\, for obstruction of justice.\n\n11:08 a.m. Grove St. B&E residential.\n\n5:11 p.m. Boston Tpke. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n7:18 p.m. Stone Hill Rd./Nightingale Dr. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n9:23 p.m. Main St./North Quinsigamond. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n10:52 p.m. Lake St. Disturbance.\n\nSunday\, Aug. 6\n12:29 a.m. Bittersweet Cir. Disturbance.\n\n8:16 a.m. Madison Place. Vandalism.\n\n8:35 a.m. Clinton St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n2:34 p.m. Bow St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n7:57 p.m. Grafton St. Larceny.\n\n9:29 p.m. Boston Tpke./South St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n9:33 p.m. Florence St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\nMonday\, Aug. 7\n\n1:17 a.m. Hapgood Way/Maple Ave. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n7:18 a.m. Hartford Tpke. Vandalism.\n\n10:21 a.m. Wadsworth Rd. Illegal dumping.\n\n1:41 p.m. Stoney Hill Rd. Disturbance.\n\n2:50 p.m. Maple Ave. Harassment.\n\n4:49 p.m. Estabrook Rd. Assaults.\n\n5:22 p.m. Boston Tpke. Dispute.\n\n10:51 p.m. Holden St. Accident with injury.\n\n11:35 p.m. Glen Gerry Rd. Suspicious person/MV.\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 8\n\n12:07 a.m. Florence St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n1:01 a.m. North Quinsigamond. Disturbance.\n\n5:20 a.m. Commons Dr. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n9:30 a.m. Maple Ave. Harassment.\n\n10:35 a.m. Arrested\, Sara-Ellen Demers\, 28\, of 12 Clapp St.\, Apt. 2\, Worcester\, on warrant.\n\n12:58 p.m. Stoney Hill Rd. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n1:37 p.m. Arrested\, Jose Antonio Diaz\, 28\, of 58 Progressive St.\, Worcester\, on warrant.\n\n4:57 p.m. Arrested\, Jesse Lee Taylor\, 31\, of 9 George St.\, Oxford\, on warrant.\n\n9:45 p.m. Cherry Hill Rd. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n10:08 p.m. Bunker Hill Rd. Threats.\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 9\n\n1:18 a.m. Stoney Hill Rd. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n1:31 a.m. Worthington Ave. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n9:41 a.m. Boston Tpke. Threats.\n\n11:35 a.m. Grafton St. Harassment.\n\n2:18 p.m. Route 9/Maple St. Road hazard – trees/wires/debris.\n\n3:08 p.m. Thistle Hill Dr. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n4:23 p.m. Maple Ave. Vandalism.\n\n5:31 p.m. Boston Tpke. Harassment.\n\n7:42 p.m. Memorial Dr. Vandalism.\n8:26 p.m. Harrington Ave. Harassment.\n\n9:26 p.m. Boylston St. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n9:55 p.m. Hartford Tpke. Suspicious person/MV.\n\nThursday\, Aug. 10\n\n12:19 a.m. Prospect St./Birch Brush Rd. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n1:46 a.m. David Rd. Disturbance.\n\n3:15 a.m. Mercury/Venus Drs. Suspicious person/MV.\n\n6:01 a.m. Boston Tpke. Suspicious person/MV.\n\nThe information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.
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SUMMARY:Westborough police log\, Aug. 18 edition
DESCRIPTION:Westborough\n\nMonday\, Aug. 7\n\n7:14 a.m. Longmeadow Rd. Suspicious auto.\n\n7:57 a.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint.\n\n8:40 a.m. Turnpike Rd./Computer Dr. Accident property damage.\n\n11:48 a.m. Union St. Suspicious person.\n\n2:34 p.m. Parkman/Grove Sts. Road/tree/wires.\n\n6:08 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Accident property damage.\n\n7:26 p.m. I495. Road/tree/wires.\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 8\n\n12:17 p.m. Arrested\, John Ferreira\, 54\, of 99 Vinton St.\, Melrose\, for warrant\, use MV without authority\, operating after license or right to op suspended.\n\n2:16 p.m. Brigham St. Trespassing.\n\n2:52 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.\n\n3:44 p.m. Oak St. Well-being check.\n4:31 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Road./tree/wires.\n\n6:29 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.\n\n7:41 p.m. Fisher St. Suspicious activity.\n\n8:30 p.m. Fisher/Gleason Sts. Accident property damage.\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 9\n\n7:48 a.m. Lyman St. Larceny.\n\n9:31 a.m. W Main St. Accident – personal injury.\n\n12:31 p.m. Fisher/Milk Sts. Accident – personal injury.\n\n4:42 p.m. O’Neil Dr. Vandalism.\n\n6:01 p.m. Overlook Dr./Eli Whitney St. Parking violation/complaint.\n\n7:23 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Erratic operator.\n\n9:36 p.m. Oak St. Well-being check.\n\nThursday\, Aug. 10\n\n5:53 a.m. Milk St. Erratic operator.\n\n8:26 a.m. Whispering Pine Dr. Suspicious auto.\n\n9:39 a.m. E Main St. Suspicious person.\n\n12:06 p.m. W Main St. Parking violation/complaint.\n\n1:39 p.m. Oak St. Well-being check.\n\n4:57 p.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Traffic/motor vehicle.\n\n5:24 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Erratic operator.\n\n6:01 p.m. W Main/Church Sts. Traffic/motor vehicle.\n\n9:10 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:53 p.m. Flanders Rd. Road/tree/wires.\n\nFriday\, Aug. 11\n\n4:45 a.m. Eli Whitney/W Main Sts. Accident property damage.\n\n6:11 a.m. Gilmore Rd. Road/tree/wires.\n\n11:41 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Road/tree/wires.\n\n3:34 p.m. Eli Whitney St. Well-being check.\n\n3:37 p.m. Computer Dr. Larceny.\n\n4:51 p.m. West St. Suspicious activity.\n\n5:26 p.m. Blake St. Parking violation/complaint.\n\n5:31 p.m. Lyman St. Road/tree/wires.\n\n9:51 p.m. Lyman St. Suspicious activity.\n\nSaturday\, Aug. 12\n\n1:58 a.m. Arrested\, Jonathan L. Guerard\, 30\, of 74 Fisher St.\, Westborough\, for operating under the influence of liquor\, negligent operation of motor vehicle\, marked lanes violation.\n\n6:45 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).\n\n10:24 a.m. Glen/Nourse Sts. Accident – personal injury.\n\n4:33 p.m. Meadow Rd. Suspicious auto.\n\n4:46 p.m. Windsor Ridge Dr. Suspicious person.\n\n5:24 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Disturbance (general).\n\n10:20 p.m. Turnpike Rd./Otis St. Road/tree/wires.\n\n10:53 p.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident property damage.\n\nSunday\, Aug. 13\n\n12:23 a.m. Turnpike Rd. Accident – personal injury.\n\n9:45 a.m. Harvey Ln. Suspicious activity.\n\n9:51 a.m. Union St. Larceny.\n\n11:05 a.m. O’Neil Dr. Suspicious activity.\n\n12:33 p.m. O’Neil Dr. Larceny.\n\n3:47 p.m. Bowman St. Suspicious activity.\n\n5:15 p.m. Ruggles St. Suspicious activity.\n\n5:41 p.m. Oak St. Well-being check.\n\n7:00 p.m. Cook St. Disturbance (general).\n\n7:29 p.m. Wheeler Rd. Disturbance (general).\n\nThe information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.\n\n
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SUMMARY:Northborough police log\, Aug. 18 edition
DESCRIPTION:Northborough\n\nSunday\, July 30\n\n2:55 a.m. Southwest Cutoff. Larceny.\n\n4:01 p.m. Belmont St./Route 9. Vandalism.\n\n7:14 p.m. Allison Rd. Disturbance.\n\n8:51 p.m. Green St. Disturbance.\n\nMonday\, July 31\n\n1:56 p.m. Winn Ter. Fire Dept. asst.\n\n2:14 p.m. Mayflower Rd. Ambulance.\n\n5:43 p.m. Newton St. Keep the peace.\n\n6:43 p.m. West Main St. Illegal dumping.\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 1\n\n12:57 a.m. Southwest Cutoff. Disturbance.\n\n3:45 a.m. Milk Porridge Cir. Ambulance.\n\n3:52 p.m. Colby St.\, Animal calls.\n\n7:05 p.m. Arrested\, Carol Ann Sousa\, 52\, of 11 Kendig St.\, Worcester\, for OUI liquor\, negligent operation of motor vehicle\, fail to use care start/stop/turn/back.\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 2\n\n4:52 p.m. West Main St. Ambulance.\n\n6:12 a.m. West Main St. Fire Dept. asst.\n\n11:22 a.m. Colburn St. Accident: P.D.\n\n4:55 p.m. Pinehaven Dr. Scams.\n\nThursday\, Aug. 3\n\n12:03 p.m. Shops Way. Larceny.\n\n2:21 p.m. Cedar Hill Rd. Dog complaint.\n\n5:10 p.m. South St. Disturbance.\n\n7:43 p.m. Maple St. Disturbance.\n\nFriday\, Aug. 4\n\n7:28 a.m. Shops Way. Larceny.\n\n9:43 a.m. Arrested\, Emily Jean Defosse\, 27\, of 118 Maple Ave.\, Rutland\, on warrant.\n\n10:15 a.m. West Main St. Larceny.\n\n5:15 p.m. Hudson St. Accident: P.D.\n\n10:12 p.m. Otis St. Disturbance.\n\nSaturday\, Aug. 5\n\n1:41 a.m. Shops Way. Auto theft.\n\n1:12 p.m. Main St. Accident: fatal.\n\n2:29 p.m. Belmont St./Route 9. Accident: P.D.\n\n8:08 p.m. Maple St. Disturbance.\n\nThe information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.
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SUMMARY:Marlborough police log\, Aug. 18 edition
DESCRIPTION:Marlborough\n\nFriday\, Aug. 4\n\n8:17 a.m. Chase Rd. Harassment.\n\n9:27 a.m. Arrested\, Kevin Nokes\, 57\, of 498 Lincoln St.\, Apt. 3\, Marlborough\, on warrant.\n\n11:32 a.m. Chestnut St. Vandalism.\n\n2:20 p.m. Patricia Rd. Larceny.\n\n3:53 p.m. Essex St. Suspicious activity.\n\n3:55 p.m. Broad St. Well-being check.\n\n6:50 p.m. Arrested\, Richard T. Mangus\, 79\, of 8 Lakeshore Dr.\, Hudson\, for disturbing the peace.\n\n8:22 p.m. Maple St. Larceny.\n\n10:09 p.m. Boston Post Road East. Disturbance.\n\nSaturday\, Aug. 5\n\n1:35 a.m. Helen Dr. Disturbance.\n\n1:39 a.m. Boston Post Road West. Larceny.\n\n6:29 a.m. Concord Rd. Suspicious activity.\n\n7:35 a.m. Boston Post Road East. Suspicious MV.\n\n12:13 p.m. Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Burglary/B&E past.\n\n1:06 p.m. Tavitian Blvd. Threats.\n\n4:52 p.m. Central St. Suspicious activity.\n\n6:40 p.m. Lincoln St. Trespassing.\n\n9:56 p.m. State St. Suspicious MV.\n\nSunday\, Aug. 6\n3:09 a.m. East Main St. Disturbance.\n\n9:47 a.m. Broad St. Suspicious activity.\n\n11:31 a.m. Briarwood Ln. Harassment.\n\n12:08 p.m. Arrested\, Stanley L. Flemon\, 36\, of 46 Mustang Ave.\, Marlborough\, on warrant.\n\n1:12 p.m. State St. Harassment.\n\n4:00 p.m. Royce Rd. Disturbance.\n\n6:16 p.m. Bolton St. Larceny.\n\n7:19 p.m. Elm St. Vandalism.\n\n8:52 p.m. Stevens St. Disturbance.\n\n9:51 p.m. Maple St. Suspicious activity.\n\nMonday\, Aug. 7\n\n1:58 a.m. Main St. Disturbance.\n\n6:44 a.m. Boston Post Road West. Burglary/B&E past.\n\n8:01 a.m. Arrested\, Jermaine Earl Johnson\, 35\, of 32 Main St.\, Apt. 11\, Marlborough\, courtesy booking.\n\n9:44 a.m. Paquin Dr. Vandalism.\n\n10:07 a.m. Boston Post Road East. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:46 a.m. Donald J. Lynch Blvd. Larceny.\n\n2:02 p.m. Arrested\, Jose Cirilo\, 28\, of 44 Phelps St.\, Marlborough\, on warrant.\n\n2:41 p.m. Boston Post Road East. Disturbance.\n\n5:13 p.m. Boston Post Road East. Larceny.\n\n7:56 p.m. Edinboro St. Suspicious MV.\n\n9:02 p.m. East Main St. Larceny.\n\n10:36 p.m. Patricia Rd. Harassment.\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 8\n\n2:15 a.m. Girard St. Vandalism.\n\n2:22 a.m. Broad St. Suspicious activity.\n\n6:52 a.m. Shanes Ln. Vandalism.\n\n8:24 a.m. Pleasant St. Burglary/past B&E.\n\n10:49 a.m. Prospect St. Harassment.\n\n11:01 a.m. Pleasant St. Burglary/past B&E.\n\n1:40 p.m. Saint Ives Way. Threats.\n\n2:07 p.m. Broadmeadow Rd. Fraud/forgery.\n\n4:19 p.m. Pioneer Trl. Threats.\n\n4:28 p.m. Chestnut St. Burglary/past B&E.\n\n5:50 p.m. Pleasant St. Burglary/past B&E.\n\n5:54 p.m. Ringold St. Disturbance.\n\n9:35 p.m. Arrested\, Jason A. Caron\, 37\, of 28 Berkley St.\, Marlborough\, for MV lights violation\, op MV with license suspended.\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 9\n\n1:20 a.m. Bolton St. Suspicious MV.\n\n4:50 p.m. W Main St. Disturbance.\n\n6:17 a.m. Briarwood Ln. Vandalism.\n\n8:35 a.m. Lakeshore Dr. Suspicious MV.\n\n2:30 p.m. Essex St. Burglary/B&E past.\n\n2:35 p.m. Victoria Ln. Fraud/forgery.\n\n3:11 p.m. Highland St. Fraud/forgery.\n\n3:44 p.m. Jefferson St. Vandalism.\n\n6:39 p.m. Waterford Dr. Larceny.\n\n9:14 p.m. Boston Post Road East. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:56 p.m. Maple St. Vandalism.\n\nThursday\, Aug. 10\n\n12:29 am. Maple St. Suspicious activity.\n\n5:24 a.m. Maurice Dr. Vandalism.\n\n5:45 a.m. Simmons St. Vandalism.\n\n6:55 a.m. Bigelow St. Vandalism.\n\n6:58 a.m. Church St. Harassment.\n\n7:03 a.m. Elm St. Vandalism.\n\n7:54 a.m. Pioneer Trl. Vandalism.\n\n9:32 a.m. Briarwood Ln. Harassment.\n\n2:06 p.m. Arrested\, Ali Mansa Abdul-Malik\, 23\, of 1700 Murchinson Rd.\, Fayetteville\, N.C.\, for fugitive from justice without warrant\, warrant.\n\n4:18 p.m. Main St. Trespassing.\n\n6:17 p.m. Pioneer Trl. Fraud/forgery.\n\n6:55 p.m. Francis St. Fraud/forgery.\n\n8:15 p.m. Norwood St. Vandalism.\n\n9:45 p.m. Broadmeadow/Farm Rds. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:16 p.m. Broad St. Disturbance.\n\nFriday\, Aug. 11\n\n1:39 a.m. Lakeshore Dr./Hill Rd. Suspicious MV.\n\n3:38 a.m. Lakeside Ave. Suspicious MV.\n\n3:44 a.m. Lincoln St. Suspicious activity.\n\n2:27 p.m. Arnold St. Larceny.\n\n4:41 p.m. Witherbee Ter. Harassment.\n\n8:30 p.m. Arrested\, Dawbidy Gnom Desouza\, 33\, of 4743 NW 5th Ave.\, Pompano Beach\, Fla.\, for fail to stop/yield\, op MV with license suspended.\n\n9:34 p.m. Lakeside Ave. Assault.\n\n9:52 p.m. Boston Post Road East. Suspicious activity.\n\nSaturday\, Aug. 12\n\n2:44 a.m. Pleasant St. Suspicious MV.\n\n9:37 a.m. Simpson Rd. Vandalism.\n\n10:41 a.m. Boston Post Road East. Suspicious activity.\n\n1:58 p.m. Arrested\, Danny Choun\, 26\, of 64 Hitchcock Rd.\, Apt. 1\, Worcester\, for shoplifting by concealing merchandise\, warrant.\n\n2:38 p.m. Garabed Blvd. Threats.\n\n7:20 p.m. Maple St. Disturbance.\n\n11:18 p.m. Arrested\, Erby Pierre-Louis\, 30\, of 209 Pleasant St.\, Berlin\, for A&B on a person +60 or disabled\, A&B\, A&B with dangerous weapon\, resist arrest\, vandalize property (2 cts).\n\nSunday\, Aug. 13\n\n12:31 a.m. Paris St. Disturbance.\n\n1:55 a.m. Millham St. Suspicious MV.\n\n3:24 a.m. Russell St. Disturbance.\n\n11:07 a.m. Arrested\, Darren Lamar Norfleet\, 31\, of 21 Mt. Vernon St.\, Apt. 3C\, Worcester\, for larceny over $250 (2 cts).\n\n12:55 p.m. Elm/Felton Sts. MVA with injuries.\n\n1:48 p.m. Bolton St. Harassment.\n\n3:37 p.m. Arrested\, Jordy Monge\, 23\, of 103 Prospect St.\, Apt. 2\, Marlborough\, for disturbing the peace.\n\n7:11 p.m. Spring/Frye Sts. Assault.\n\n7:55 p.m. Robin Dr. Suspicious activity.\n\n8:37 p.m. Garabed Blvd. Trespassing.\n\n9:57 p.m. Broad St. Disturbance.\n\nThe information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.
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SUMMARY:Hudson police log\, Aug. 18 edition
DESCRIPTION:Hudson\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 1\n\n7:48 a.m. Hosmer St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n9:48 a.m. Glen Rd. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:52 a.m. Gerry Dr. Suspicious activity.\n\n11:19 a.m. Warner St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n3:02 a.m. Day Cir. Fraud.\n\n7:23 p.m. Highland Commons East. Animal complaint.\n\n10:26 p.m. Carter St. Larceny.\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 2\n\n7:07 a.m. Rotherham Way. Medical.\n\n8:26 a.m. Church St. MV accident – leaving scene.\n\n3:36 p.m. Felton St. Suspicious activity.\n\n5:03 p.m. Birchwood Rd. Burglary.\n\n8:58 p.m. Forest Ave. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n10:40 p.m. Rutland St. Suspicious activity.\n\nThursday\, Aug. 3\n\n5:54 a.m. Reardon Rd. Medical.\n\n9:02 a.m. High St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n11:30 a.m. Warner St. Larceny.\n\n4:37 p.m. Causeway St. Suspicious activity.\n\n7:12 p.m. Green St. Disturbance/general.\n\n8:00 p.m. Park St. Disturbance/general.\n\n9:50 p.m. Church St. Disturbance/general.\n\nFriday\, Aug. 4\n\n12:32 a.m. Brigham St. Suspicious activity.\n\n3:02 a.m. Tiffany Ln. Noise complaint.\n\nSaturday\, Aug. 5\n\n11:09 a.m. Houghton St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n12:23 p.m. Main St. Disturbance/general.\n\n2:21 p.m. Municipal Dr. Fraud.\n\n4:46 p.m. Reed Rd. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n7:13 p.m. Arrested\, Brett Pettis\, 24\, of 12 Old Bolton Rd.\, Stow\, for speeding\, OUI liquor.\n\n9:27 p.m. Cottage St. Vandalism.\n\n11:25 p.m. Felton/Main Sts. Suspicious activity.\n\nSunday\, Aug. 6\n\n12:34 a.m. Park St. Suspicious activity.\n\n12:46 a.m. Lincoln St. Suspicious activity.\n\n2:02 a.m. Lake St. Medical.\n\n3:52 a.m. O’Neil St. Animal complaint.\n\n11:18 a.m. Stratton Dr. Medical.\n\n3:50 p.m. Washington St. MV accident w/personal injury.\n\n6:19 p.m. Cottage St. Suspicious activity.\n\n7:16 p.m. Arrested\, Ashley N. Harding\, 24\, of 1 Curley Dr.\, Hudson\, on warrant.\n\n9:15 p.m. Highland Commons East. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:40 p.m. Hampshire Cir. Suspicious activity.\n\nMonday\, Aug. 7\n\n1:10 a.m. Eaton Dr. Medical.\n\n9:14 a.m. Falls Brook Rd. Vandalism.\n\n1:45 p.m. Washington St. Suspicious activity.\n\n2:51 p.m. Main St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n6:38 p.m. Felton St. Vandalism.\n\n7:10 p.m. Blueberry Ln. Suspicious activity.\n\n10:28 p.m. Main St. Well-being check.\n\nTuesday\, Aug. 8\n\n3:29 a.m. River Rd. Suspicious activity.\n\n11:54 a.m. Main St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n12:45 p.m. Marjorie St. Animal complaint.\n\n2:12 p.m. Glen Rd. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n5:09 p.m. Glen Rd. Disturbance/general.\n\n6:16 p.m. Woodland Dr. Suspicious activity.\n\n6:18 p.m. Washington St. Suspicious activity.\n\n8:02 p.m. Brigham Cir. Traffic/MV complaint.\n\nWednesday\, Aug. 9\n\n7:38 a.m. Washington St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n9:38 a.m. Washington St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n1:26 p.m. Packard St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n4:26 p.m. Lake St. Medical.\n\n11:44 p.m. Coolidge St. Suspicious activity.\n\nThursday\, Aug. 10\n\n12:13 a.m. Knotts St. Suspicious activity.\n\n8:54 a.m. Lake St. Suspicious activity.\n9:35 a.m. Coolidge St. Larceny.\n\n10:31 a.m. Main St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n11:13 a.m. Water St. Suspicious activity.\n\n4:03 p.m. Houghton St. Fraud.\n\n4:23 p.m. Cox St. MV accident w/property damage.\n\n5:06 p.m. Piccard St. Fraud.\n\n7:53 p.m. Rutland St. Vandalism.\n\nFriday\, Aug. 11\n\n12:07 a.m. Washington St. Medical.\n\n12:23 a.m. Cottage St. Suspicious activity.\n\n4:13 a.m. Lincoln St. Suspicious activity.\n\n12:51 p.m. Cottage St. Disturbance/general.\n\n4:17 p.m. Lincoln St. Fraud.\n\n4:59 p.m. Priest St. Suspicious activity.\n\n5:19 p.m. Lincoln St. Fraud.\n\n10:16 p.m. Broad St. Suspicious activity.\n\n11:34 p.m. Main St. Disturbance/general.\n\n11:42 p.m. Washington St. Suspicious activity.\n\nThe information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.
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SUMMARY:Temple Emanuel’s new cantor hopes to inspire and lead
DESCRIPTION:By Nance Ebert\, Contributing Writer\n\n[caption id="attachment_91887" align="alignleft" width="225"] Cantor Wendy Siegel\, New Cantor/Spiritual Leader of Temple Emanuel (Photo/Nance Ebert)[/caption]\n\nMarlborough – Northborough resident Wendy Siegel has a passion for making connections with people. In addition\, she has been blessed with the gift of a beautiful voice and is excited to begin her part-time position at Temple Emanuel in Marlborough as their new cantor and spiritual leader.\n\nSiegel was previously the cantor at Temple Sinai in Cranston\, R.I.\, for two years before deciding to make a move. Even though she only started this new position July 1\, Wendy has already reached out to several congregants going through challenging times.\n\nThe congregation is small but Siegel is optimistic that she will witness it grow and is eager to be a part of that. Everyone at Temple Emanuel has been so warm and welcoming to her so she already feels very much at home. She also hopes to be part of the interfaith organization through the city of Marlborough.\n\nShe was a professional secretary and raised her son. When he went off to college\, she went to Cantorial school. She began her Master of Jewish Studies from Hebrew College and received the Israel Pollack Memorial Prize for Excellence in Judaic Studies.\n\n“When my son was a junior\, I did a year abroad studying at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem from August 2008 through June 2009\,” Siegel said. “This is a modern\, orthodox yeshiva and was quite an adjustment for me as I identify as a reform Jew. Men and women were in separate areas for prayer and services. I celebrated my 50th birthday in Israel and when I sent out the invitations\, I had to specify that there will be mixed dancing. One of my rabbi teachers came to the party and danced to ‘YMCA\,’ as there was no contact with any other person. It was a lot of fun.”\n\nHer take-away from that whole experience was that there’s always more to learn. In addition\, being an adult learner is also hard but she realized that this was something that she truly wanted and she has been quite successful.\n\n“One of the things I like most about being a cantor is making connections with people and I don’t just mean\, ‘Hi\, how are you.’ I mean really hearing their stories. I want people to know that I am here and I’d like to help in any way that I can and I genuinely care. I am also a great listener\,” said Siegel.\n\nA friend and colleague\, Michael Rothbaum\, the newly appointed rabbi in Acton\, encouraged Siegel to pursue becoming a cantor when she volunteered to sing at a small synagogue in Winsted\, Conn.\, where he was the student rabbi. That’s where her journey began in 2001 and she has never looked back.\n\n“I remembered that 9/11 happened and I had to prepare to sing for High Holiday services and I was feeling guilty\,” she said. “The service ended up being quite healing for the congregants. I stood on the bema in Winsted and I thought to myself\, ‘how proud my grandmothers would be of me as they were both forward-thinking professionals.”\nSiegel is already working on the Torah reading preparation for the fall holidays and is going over melodies and outlines from the previous cantor’s notes.\n\n“I love that Judaism is an ever-changing and ever-growing religion. It is constantly being re-interpreted\,” she said. “We go through the same five books of Torah each year and in the same Torah portion we can change our views as the world and the society changes. We give meaning to make them relevant.”
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/16/temple-emanuels-new-cantor-hopes-to-inspire-and-lead/
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SUMMARY:Berlin Scout Troop earns Bronze Award
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_91883" align="alignleft" width="300"] Berlin Troop 75302 delivers their leaflets to the Hudson Recreation Department: (l to r) Larissa\, Gabby\, Hailey and Kate S. with Hudson Recreation Department staff Steven Santos\, Daniel Hannon and Joshua Aponte. Girl Scouts absent from the photo are Kate A.\, Ava\, Keira\, Brielle and Olivia. (Photos/submitted)[/caption]\n\nRegion - Girl Scouts in Berlin Troop 75302 recently completed their Bronze Award\, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can earn. The Bronze Award allows the Girl Scouts to demonstrate leadership skills by completing a project that makes a difference in their community. The troop worked together to create two informational leaflets of things to do and see while enjoying the local nature trails.
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SUMMARY:Helping developmentally disabled individuals ‘thrive’
DESCRIPTION:By Ed Karvoski Jr.\, Contributing Writer\n\n[caption id="attachment_91879" align="alignleft" width="300"] A new logo designed for the name change from Greater Marlborough Programs Inc. to Thrive Support & Advocacy.[/caption]\n\nRegion – The nonprofit organization founded in 1973 as Greater Marlborough Programs Inc. (GMPI) changed its name in March to Thrive Support & Advocacy. While Thrive is headquartered in Marlborough\, it currently helps families with developmentally disabled children and adults in over 30 communities including Grafton\, Hudson\, Marlborough\, Northborough\, Shrewsbury\, Southborough and Westborough.\n\nIts president and CEO since March 2016 is Michael Rodrigues. He believes that the new name clarifies the organization’s mission and wide-ranging geographical scope.\n\n“Certainly\, the name GMPI served the organization well for over 40 years\, but it gives the impression that we operate primarily in Marlborough\,” he noted. “We’re always searching for that next child\, adult or family who needs our services. We exist to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to lead rich\, active and self-directed lives. When we first encounter someone\, our focus isn’t on what they can’t do; it’s on what they can do.”\n\nThe organization’s former president and CEO Carol Manne retired after serving for 11 years. Rodrigues was particularly interested in leading the organization when he learned of its comprehensive social and recreation program. He’s drawing upon nearly 15 years’ experience as CEO at Triangle\, Inc.\, in Malden\, which provides services for individuals with disabilities.\n\n“I came to understand the great need to create social capital\, to be in situations where they’re pursuing their interests and making friends in the community\,” he said. “At the same time\, their caregivers are at home paying attention to other family members\, or working\, or just resting. I don’t think there’s any organization in Massachusetts that comes close to rivaling our social and recreation program.”\n\nA monthly calendar is filled with activities including dinners prepared and served by the Marlborough Eagles Aerie #3565. Thrive also sponsors sports teams that participate in the Special Olympics. In addition to basketball\, bowling\, golf\, skiing\, softball and swimming\, a cycling team was recently started. Transportation is available to and from activities.\n\nA popular social activity takes place Wednesday evenings at the downtown Marlborough nightclub Speakers.\n\n“There’s usually 60 to 80 individuals that we serve who hang out\, listen to the deejay\, dance\, and be with friends or significant others\,” Rodrigues said. “Again\, whoever is living with or caring for them gets a break.”\n\nThrive also offers residential services. They now have four homes in Marlborough neighborhoods with over 40 residents. Each home is staffed 24 hours daily with funds provided by the Department of Developmental Services. Some individuals have their own apartment and receive several hours of support weekly from Thrive.\n\nIn the past year Thrive has expanded its youth services with several new initiatives. Among them is LEAD (Leadership\, Experience and Development). LEAD began this past January as a six-month pilot project for what will be a nine-month program beginning in the fall.\n\n“LEAD is aimed at young people with developmental disabilities roughly ages 17 to 25 who see themselves not only as being a part of the community\, but potentially being a community leader\,” Rodrigues explained.\n\nA group known as LEADERS meets weekly with staff\, and monthly with mentors who are recruited from community sectors including corporate\, education and government. LEADERS are responsible for organizing community service projects twice within the nine-month period. After becoming LEAD alumni\, they serve as some of the mentors for the next group of LEADERS.\n\nAnother new initiative this year for that age range is the Young Adult Extended Day Program\, held Tuesdays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough. After-school activities are provided such as athletics\, computer lab and food preparation. It’s a chance for them to make friends and practice social skills. This program will resume in the fall.\n\nThe organization’s rebranding has reinvigorated everyone involved\, Rodrigues noted.\n\n“The rebranding has been embraced not only in the community\, but also internally: the people that we serve\, our staff and volunteers\,” he said. “They’re really proud to be known as Thrive. They feel that the word really communicates who we are and our approach.”\n\nFor more information about Thrive\, visit icanthrive.org. Its major fundraiser is the 33rd annual Jim Forrest Memorial 5K Road Race\, Sunday\, Sept. 24\, 11 a.m.\, at Wayside Athletic Club in Marlborough. Register at Firm-Racing.com\n\nPhotos/submitted\n\n[caption id="attachment_91878" align="alignleft" width="199"] Thrive Support & Advocacy participants attend the Boston 25 News broadcast of its Zip Trip on July 14 at Ward Park in Marlborough.[/caption]
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/16/helping-developmentally-disabled-individuals-thrive/
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SUMMARY:Hundredth Town Chorus seeks new members
DESCRIPTION:Westborough - The Hundredth Town Chorus (HTC) will begin its fall session Wednesday\, Sept. 6\, and is searching for new female singers to join.\n\nHTC is an organization of women who enjoy singing four-part harmony in a relaxing and fun environment. The chorus was founded in 1949 by the Westborough Women's Club\, with a mission to share the joy of music by singing and entertaining at area nursing homes\, assisted living facilities\, and senior centers. The chorus is made up of members from all over Worcester County\, including Westborough\, Northborough\, Shrewsbury\, Marlborough\, Grafton\, Hopkinton\, Southborough\, Millbury and Uxbridge.\n\nNo auditions are required. There is a need for new voices of all ages and in all parts. Rehearsals run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Congregation B'nai Shalom\, 117 E. Main St.\, Westborough. The chorus is not affiliated with the synagogue. There are no night or weekend rehearsals or obligations. All performances are also held on Wednesday mornings. Women are invited to come to rehearsal and join right in or to observe. No fundraising or ticket selling is asked of its members.\n\nHTC is supported\, in part\, by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council\, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.\n\nFor more information\, visit hundredthtownchorus. com or Facebook page\, email htc.chorus@gmail.com\, or call the director Mary at 508-847-2961.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/hundredth-town-chorus-seeks-new-members/
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SUMMARY:Fitts Insurance offers multitudes of services for personal and business needs
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_91870" align="alignleft" width="300"] The staff of Fitts Insurance Agency. Christopher Fitts\, president\, is third from right and his brother\, Tim\, is at right. (Photo/submitted)[/caption]\n\nIndependent\, family-owned agency since 1932 \n\nBusiness name: Fitts Insurance Agency\n\nAddress: 2 Willow St.\, Southborough\n\nPresident: Christopher Fitts\n\nContact Information: 888-697-6542\n\nwww.fittsinsurance.com\n\nSouthborough – Fitts Insurance was started in 1932 in Framingham\, in a building built by the great-grandfather of the current president\, Christopher Fitts. The firm moved to Southborough in 2015.\n\n“My father was president\, before moving to chairman. The agency is now run by myself\, my brother Tim\, and my two cousins\, George and Bruce Hulme\,” Fitts said. “Tim and George do most of our commercial lines\, and Bruce does all our life\, health and financial services work.”\n\nIn the ever changing world of insurance\, the staff is always attending seminars and taking courses to stay up to date with all of the ongoing changes in the industry. That knowledge\, coupled with their extensive experience\, is a major benefit to the company’s clients\, Fitts said.\n\n“Our Operations Director has been with us for over 35 years. We have people who have been here 10\, 20\, 25 years\,” he said. “They take the time to listen\, answer your questions and provide proper guidance.\n\nFor home\, auto and watercraft\, Fitts represents the top insurance companies in Massachusetts. For business insurance\, they have 11 direct appointments and access to specialty programs from many other insurance companies.\n\n“We are very selective to make sure we represent reputable\, A-rated\, financially stable and responsible companies. That gives us the ability to shop around for our customers\,” Fitts said. “By partnering with top companies\, we feel confident we can compete on price\, although our priority is protection.”\n\nThe company offers all types of insurance including life\, business\, home\, auto\, and watercraft. The majority of their customers live or work in eastern and central Massachusetts\, although the company does insure second homes and watercraft outside of Massachusetts.\n\nFitts prides itself on its superior customer service. When you call the company during its business hours\, a live friendly voice always answers\, not a recording. In-office meetings with clients take place in private client meeting rooms so that sensitive\, personal information can be discussed in a privately and securely.\n\nAs far as what types of insurance you should carry\, Fitts stresses that umbrella insurance—catastrophe liability coverage—is vital.\n\n“It sits on top of your other policies. If someone is severely injured in a car accident or falls down your stairs and sustains a serious injury\, an umbrella policy provides at least $1 million of additional liability protection\,” he said.\n\n“These policies are very inexpensive because it is a low-frequency\, high-severity type of claim. You don’t see many umbrella claims\, but when you do\, they pay out a lot of money. For the average homeowner\, it would probably be less than $200 a year for an additional million dollars of protection.”\n\nBusinesses should also consider cyber liability\, he noted.\n\n“It’s one of the fastest growing exposures but most businesses are not insured for this\,” he said.
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SUMMARY:Local Marlborough High School senior and entrepreneur is all about business
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_91864" align="alignleft" width="203"] Dylan Ciaccio[/caption]\n\nBy Melanie Petrucci\, Contributing Writer\n\nMarlborough - Business leaders take note: Dylan Ciaccio\, incoming senior at Marlborough High School\, is already making his mark in the marketplace with his Etsy shop\, “ChaChee Ties.” An aspiring entrepreneur\, Dylan’s bow tie business is his latest and most successful business enterprise to date.\n\nAfter swim team’s season ended\, Dylan found himself with lots of free time. Not one who likes being bored\, he looked up things to do on the internet and found “Learning to Sew a Bow Tie.”\n\n“I've always thought bow ties were awesome\,” Dylan said. “They are just so much more fun than regular neck ties.”\n\nAfter learning some sewing basics from his mother\, Dylan watched a YouTube tutorial. He thought to himself\, “Hey\, I can sell these!” ChaChee Ties was born.\n\n“It took some practice to make one that looked nice\, but it was fun learning something new\,” he noted.\n\nHis passion for entrepreneurship began when he was about 6 or 7 years old with a computer game called “Zoo Tycoon” about building your own zoo. He thought it was really cool and exciting to build something and began thinking of ventures that he could do on his own.\n\nAfter honing his bow tie craft\, he set up shop on Etsy\, the online marketplace. He started slow\, but with his Milky Way-themed galaxy bow tie\, his profile increased. People purchasing this specific tie helped put Dylan on the map. His business strategy focused on selling his ties at a low price so that people would take the risk of buying from someone without any reviews. He also has Facebook and Instagram pages to help promote his business.\n\nDylan then focused on building relationships with his customers.\n\n“Not only did this allow me to learn more about what customers wanted\, but I also made friends across the world\,” he said.\n\nOne of his customers was from the Netherlands who purchased a significant number of baseball-themed bow ties for his musicians who performed at a major baseball tournament.\n\nBow ties are a niche market but Dylan offers a variety of fabrics and prints. Customers range from connoisseurs and collectors to grooms\, groomsmen\, and groups who want matching bow ties for parties. He even has a line just for dogs!\n\nDylan has been inspired by his older brother who majored in business and is currently working with Microsoft. Other inspiration has come from his teachers.\n\n“My business teachers certainly helped me learn a lot about business\,” he said. “I especially give thanks to my freshman history teacher\, Mr. Sheldon Vigeant. His childhood and journey really changed my perspective on everything and inspired me to want to help people.”\n\nReina R. Rago\, communications coordinator for Marlborough Public Schools\, said “I am impressed by Dylan’s steadfastness and business acumen…Dylan’s passion and humility are truly inspirational. I admire his commitment to creating a business by himself and want to see him succeed and inspire other students to do the same.”\n\nDylan’s bow ties have also inspired teachers at Marlborough High School. Principal Charlie Caliri wears a bow tie every Tuesday which he refers to as “Bow Tie Tuesdays.”\n\nDylan offered this advice to his peers: “See everything as a learning opportunity\, be patient\, and don't be afraid of failing. And especially for a full-time student\, don't let other people tell you that you are not capable of doing something.”\n\nHe added\, “I hope that I'm inspiring some of my peers\, a lot of people have been supportive of me.”\n\nDuring his senior year\, Dylan will continue to be very active with his school while he fills out college applications and makes his bow ties. He will be involved with Business Professionals of America Club\, Latin Club\, and National Honor Society as well as participating on the school's swim team.\n\nWhen asked what he has learned from his current business venture\, Dylan stated\, “Bow ties have taught me patience\, perseverance and the importance of taking risks.”\n\nHis risks are beginning to pay off.\n\nFor more information or to purchase one of Dylan’s bow ties\, visit his Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ChaCheeTies?ref=search_shop_redirect.\n\n[caption id="attachment_91863" align="alignleft" width="169"] Dylan Ciaccio with some of his creations[/caption]
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/local-marlborough-high-school-senior-and-entrepreneur-is-all-about-business/
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SUMMARY:WIC offers good food\, nutrition and a lot more
DESCRIPTION:By Joan F. Simoneau\, Community Reporter\n\nMarlborough – The Women\, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods\, nutrition education\, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and other services available to local low-income individuals and families that qualify. WIC is available for all kinds of families - married and single parents\, working or unemployed\, and foster parents or other legal guardians of a child under 5 years of age.\n\nThere are 1\,002 Marlborough individuals actively participating in the program\, according to Sharon McCollum\, program director for the Framingham/Waltham WIC office\, which also covers Marlborough.\n\n“We see approximately 100 individuals per week in the Marlborough office for first-time appointments\, reapplications and individual or group nutrition education follow-up appointments\,” she said.\n\nAlso offered are personalized nutrition consultants\, free healthy food\, tips for eating well to improve health\, referrals for medical and dental care\, health insurance\, child care\, housing and food assistance\, and other services that benefit the whole family.\n\nYou can participate in WIC if you live in Massachusetts\, are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman\, have a child under 5 years of age\, have a nutritional need\, or have a family income less than WIC guidelines.\n\n“WIC is very rewarding for us because we are helping our participants make positive changes in the quality of their lives and the lives of their families\,” said McCollum.\n\nThe WIC program is sponsored by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)\, whose mission is to improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individual and families by advocating for their needs and rights\, providing services\, educating the community\, building a community of support\, participating in coalitions with other advocates and searching for new resources and partnerships.\n\nFor additional information contact Community Coordinator Helida Johnson at 508-620-2456 or hrjohnson@smoc.org. The Marlborough office is located at 230 Maple St.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/wic-offers-good-food-nutrition-and-a-lot-more/
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SUMMARY:Clifford F. Prentice\, 91\, of Shrewsbury
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury - Commander Clifford F. Prentice\, of Shrewsbury\, passed away Sunday\, Aug. 6\, 2017.\n\nHe is survived by his wife of 70 years\, Eleanor Mae (Orton) Prentice\, and three children\, David A. Prentice of Hamilton\, N.J.\, Gary R. Prentice and his wife Lynn of Ballston Lake\, N.Y.\, and Susan Ann Bryer and her husband Mark of Livingston\, Texas. He is also survived by three grandchildren\, Joshua D. Prentice of Lonetree\, Colo.\, Julie M. Bryer of Raleigh\, N.C.\, and Amy L. Bryer of Raleigh\, N.C. A brother\, Nelson A. Prentice and his wife Ginger of Ocala\, Fla.\, also survives. Two sisters\, Dorothy Beauchemin and Ruth Dunn\, predeceased him.\n\nHe was born in New Haven\, Conn.\, the son of Clifford Dennis Prentice and May Elizabeth (Mead) Prentice\, and grew up on a dairy farm in North Haven\, Conn.\n\nCommander Prentice was a career Naval Reserve Officer with 27 years of service\, 22 of those years on active duty. He was a veteran of World War II\, Korea and Vietnam. During the Vietnam conflict he served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications for Commander Amphibious Force\, U.S. Seventh Fleet. For this tour of duty Commander Prentice was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Campaign Stars and the Navy Commendation with Combat V.\n\nCommander Prentice served as Commanding Officer\, U.S. Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Worcester during the period 1960-1963. Three reserve units from his training center placed first among 21 cities in New England and he commanded the only training center in the nation with three first place units.\n\nFollowing retirement from the Navy in 1970\, he joined Guaranty Bank and Trust Company as a Trust Officer. In 1975\, he joined Bank of Boston and opened a Worcester Trust Office for Old Colony Trust. He retired from Bank of Boston (now Bank of America) as a Vice President in 1986.\n\nCommander Prentice was a graduate of Yale University\, class of 1948\, and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School\, Monterey\, Calif.\n\nHe was a Charter Member of the Worcester County chapter\, the Retired Officers Association; a past president\, Estate and Business Planning Council of Worcester County; past President\, Civitan Club of Worcester; past Director of the Shrewsbury Rotary Club. Commander Prentice was a former member of the Worcester Country Club and the Worcester Club.\n\nRelatives and friends are invited to visit with Commander Prentice’s family Friday\, Aug. 18\, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\, in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME\, 648 Main St.\, Shrewsbury. A graveside service honoring his life will begin at 1 p.m. at his burial site in Mountain View Cemetery (Section QQ) with military honors.\n\nMemorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church\, 19 Church Rd.\, Shrewsbury\, MA 01545.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/clifford-f-prentice-91-of-shrewsbury/
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SUMMARY:Irene D. Charpentier\, 81\, of Marlborough
DESCRIPTION:Marlborough - Irene D. (LePage) Charpentier\, 81\, of Marlborough\, passed away surrounded by her loving family Sunday\, Aug. 13\, 2017.\n\nBorn Sept. 9\, 1935 in Lewiston\, Maine\, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and MarieAnge (Foley) LePage. She was also predeceased by her former spouse\, Edgar A. Charpentier\, and her siblings\, Norman\, Joseph and Richard LePage and Doris Linnell.\n\nShe is survived by her daughter\, Catherine Kane and her husband Kevin of Braintree; her son\, Garry Charpentier and his wife Debi of Marlborough; four grandchildren\, Ryan Kane and his wife Mckenzie of Plattsburgh\, N.Y.\, Matthew Kane and his wife Austin of Hampstead\, N.C.\, and Rachel and Patrick Kane\, both of Braintre;e and one great-grandson\, Chase Kane of Plattsburgh.\n\nIrene was a resident of Marlborough for most of her life. She loved playing bingo and enjoyed spending time with her family\, especially her grandchildren.\n\nCalling hours will be held Friday\, Aug. 18\, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, at the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home\, 378 Lincoln St.\, Marlborough\, followed by a chapel service at 2 p.m. Burial will take place privately at a later date.\n\nAll are invited to sign Irene’s online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/irene-d-charpentier-81-of-marlborough/
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SUMMARY:Walter J. Kalczynski\, 88\, of Shrewsbury
DESCRIPTION:Shrewsbury - Walter J. “Walt” Kalczynski\, 88\, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury\, died peacefully Saturday\, Aug. 12\, 2017 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after a period of falling health. His wife of 63 years\, Marie (L’Esperance) Kalczynski\, passed away June 3\, 2016.\nWalter\, son of the late Joseph V. and Mary (Bernat) Kalczynski\, was born Jan. 16\, 1929 in Three Rivers\, Mass. Walter proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the end of WWII and the Korean War.\n\nIn 1952\, Walter J. “Walt” Kalczynski met Marie\, and in 1953 they married and began to raise their family with love and devotion for each other and their family. In 1955\, Marie and Walter purchased their home in Shrewsbury where they have lived\, enjoying many holidays\, special occasions and family celebrations over the last 63 years.\n\nWalter is survived by his children\, Steven W. Kalczynski and his wife Deborah of Birmingham\, Mich.\, Susan Milkman and her husband Robert of Barre\, Jean LeClaire of Warwick\, R.I.\, Patricia Martin and her husband Marcel of Grafton\, and Linda Sweeney and her husband Paul of Hubbardston; a sister\, Joyce Harrahy and her husband John of Merrimack\, N.H.; 10 grandchildren\, Stefan and Sarah Kalczynski\, Melissa LaMonda and her husband Joe\, Scott LeClaire\, Amanda Stabler and her husband Mark\, Joseph\, Katherine and Daniel Martin\, and Jack and Bryan Sweeney; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces\, nephews\, and extended family members. He was predeceased by a brother\, Carl Bernart\, and two sisters\, Rose Regan and Mary (Mania) Zinkevitch.\n\nWalter was a member of the VICTOR R. QUARANTA Post 397 American Legion and an active member of the Shrewsbury Soldiers Memorial Commission.\n\nWalter had worked for the Coca Cola Bottling Company for 44 years before he retired. After his retirement\, Walter enjoyed working as a school bus driver for former Laid Law School Bus Company. He enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world especially England\, Japan and China where he walked the Great Wall. He and Marie also drove across the United States visiting our landmarks. Walter and Marie also truly believed that faith\, family and friends were the most important things in life. He was very generous with his love\, time and resources to his grandchildren whom he adored so dearly.\n\nWalter’s funeral will be Thursday\, Aug. 17 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL\, 370 Plantation St.\, Worcster\, with a procession to the Church of Saint Anne\, 130 Boston Tpke.\, Shrewsbury\, where his funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Walter will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife in Mountain View Cemetery. A period of calling hours will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. in the funeral home prior to leaving for church.\n\nThose who wish to remember Walter by way of a memorial tribute are kindly asked to consider Saint Anne’s Human Services\, 130 Boston Tpke.\, Shrewsbury\, MA 01545.\n\nTo share your thoughts and memories of Walter\, please sign his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com.
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SUMMARY:Robert Ellison\, 94\, of Grafton
DESCRIPTION:Grafton - Robert Gustaf Ellison\, 94\, of Grafton\, died peacefully at home\, surrounded by his family\, Sunday\, Aug. 13\, 2017.\n\nHe was born Nov. 21\, 1922 in Worcester\, son of Raymond D. and Ellen S. Ellison\, and lived in Worcester until 1960\, when he moved with his family to Grafton. He graduated from North High School in Worcester.\n\nBob served as a Staff Sergeant in the 8th Air Force Bomber Command\, US Army Air Force during World War II. He was based in England and flew 34 B-24 bomber missions over Europe\, was awarded three medals of distinction\, and was honorably discharged in 1945.\n\nBob worked as a toolmaker at the former W. M. Steele Company in Worcester\, and then for 43 years at Lincoln Precision Machining in North Grafton\, until his retirement in 2009.\n\nHe was a lifelong member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Worcester and sang in the choir for over 70 years.\n\nHe leaves his wife Doris (Hirtle) Ellison; a son\, David of Sandwich\, and a daughter\, Tina of Boylston. He is survived by his brothers\, Victor and his wife Mildred of Pennsylvania and Herbert and his wife Jane of Norton\, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother\, Raymond and his wife Stella.\n\nBob was a kind and generous man who loved his family and his church. He enjoyed working in his garden\, playing with the family dogs\, spending time on the beach in Hawaii and the Cape\, and following the Red Sox.\n\nThe family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Laura's Guardian Angels and Central MA Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care.\n\nCalling hours will be held Thursday\, Aug. 17\, from 5-8 p.m.\, at Roney Funeral Home of North Grafton. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held Saturday\, Aug. 26\, at 2 p.m.\, at Epworth United Methodist Church.\n\nMemorial contributions may be made to Abbey's House\, 52 High St.\, Worcester\, MA 01609 or Epworth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund\, 64 Salisbury St.\, Worcester\, MA 01609.\n\nA Book of Memories to share a memory of Bob is available online at www.RoneyFuneralHome.com.
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SUMMARY:Rita Da Cruz\, 58\, of Hudson
DESCRIPTION:Hudson - Rita De Cassia Da Cruz\, 58\, of Hudson\, formerly of Marlborough\, passed away at home Sunday\, Aug. 13\, 2017\, surrounded by her beloved family\, after a period of declining health.\n\nAmongst her many survivors\, Rita leaves behind her three loving children\, Denis Willian Da Cruz Chaves\, Douglas Mülher Da Cruz Chaves and Daiane Da Cruz Chaves; four cherished grandchildren\, Nicholas Ferreira Chaves\, Tristan Tyler Cruz Boran\, Maria Skyler Cruz Campos and Camila Marie Chaves; two sisters\, Edilamar Miranda Cardoso and Dalcema Da Cruz Miranda; a brother\, Marcelo Da Cruz Miranda; and her beloved companion Brahim Abdelmalek. Rita also leaves behind many close friends who will dearly miss her. Rita was predeceased by her parents\, Paulo Ribeiro De Miranda and Dalcema Da Cruz Miranda\, and her brother\, Firmo Da Cruz Miranda.\n\nRita was born Jan. 17\, 1959 in Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, where she was raised and lived until she moved to Framingham in 1996. Shortly after\, she moved to Marlborough\, where she lived until she eventually settled in Hudson in 2014.\n\nRita was a positive and happy person\, who loved people. Helping others and making them smile brought her true joy in life. Rita was a hard worker who devoted her life to supporting and raising her family. She was a self-employed housekeeper and her strong work ethic made her a great role model to her children and grandchildren. Rita was an avid reader; she also enjoyed the beach and swimming. Rita was a devoted member of Grupo Espirita Trabalhadores da Ultima Hora in Westboro\, where she regularly attended services and spent much of her time. Her passing leaves a great sadness in the hearts of all that knew her\, but her memory will never be forgotten.\n\nFriends and relatives are invited to a period of visitation with Rita’s family Saturday\, Aug. 19\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\, at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL\, 50 Central St.\, Hudson\, immediately followed by a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Rita will be buried privately at a later time.
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/rita-da-cruz-58-of-hudson/
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SUMMARY:Richard A. Lefebvre\, 70\, of Hudson
DESCRIPTION:Hudson - Richard A. Lefebvre passed away on August 12\, 2017\, after a life long struggle with Muscular Dystrophy. As were his wishes\, he was at home with his family around him at the time of his passing.\n\nRichard went by many names: Dick\, Hap\, Richie\, Husband\, Dad\, and his very favorite Pa. The name Pa was given to him by his three cherished grandchildren.\n\nHap was born September 20\, 1946 in Webster and moved to Hudson in 1988.\n\nHe is survived by his wife\, Linda (Kompel)\, and his daughter\, Amy Peterson\, her husband Chris and his three gifts\, Max\, Natalie and Brett. He also leaves behind his brother-in-law\, John Kompel and his wife Elaine\, and two nephews\, Johnny and A.J. Kompel. He was predeceased by his parents\, Eli and Lorraine (Klick) Lefebvre\, and his in-laws\, Betty and Bill Kompel. Also arriving in heaven before him was our angel\, Olivia.\n\nHap started his professional career as an Auditor for Blue Cross and Blue Shield and soon became Chief Financial Officer of Milford Hospital. After that\, he managed hospitals in Massachusetts\, New Hampshire and Maine for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)\, and finally advanced to District Vice President of Quorum Health Management Co. from which he retired at an early age due to his declining health.\n\nThe family wishes to thank Janine\, Michelle and Ruby of VNA Hospice\, for their kindness and great care in his last days.\n\nHap served on many Committees including the Board of Bay Path Regional School Committee\, a founding father of the FHS Society and became a fellow in the Hospital Financial Management Association.\n\nCalling Hours are Wednesday\, August 16\, from 9:30-11 a.m.\, on at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME\, 50 Central St.\, Hudson. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Church at the funeral home\, followed by a procession to Saint Michael’s Cemetery in Hudson for final Committal Services.\n\nIn lieu of flowers\, memorial donations can be made in his name to FSH Society\, 450 Bedford St.\, Lexington\, MA 02420 (www.fshsociety.org).
URL:http://www.communityadvocate.com/2017/08/15/richard-a-lefebvre-70-of-hudson/
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SUMMARY:Antique puzzle exhibit at Briarwood Gallery beginning Sept. 3
DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_91826" align="alignleft" width="242"] One of the hand-cut wood puzzles to be exhibited (Photo/submitted)[/caption]\n\nRegion - The Briarwood Community will feature an exhibition of hand-cut wood jigsaw puzzles dating back nearly 200 years from the private collection of Briarwood resident Bob Armstrong. “The Wonderful World of Wood Puzzles: An Exhibition of Hand Cut Wood Jigsaw Puzzles\,” will be on display at the Gallery of Briarwood\, 65 Briarwood Circle\, Worcester\, Sunday\, Sept. 3\, through Thursday\, Nov. 2.\n\nAn opening reception will take place Sunday\, Sept. 3\, from 2 - 4 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.\n\nThe Gallery at Briarwood is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups and those wishing to visit on weekends may make arrangements by contacting Anita Thomas at 508-852-9007 or amthomas@briarwoodsl.com.
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